Two IronPigs infielders chosen for Triple-A All-Star Game

July 03, 2013

A pair of IronPigs infielders enjoying standout seasons have been chosen to participate in the Triple-A All-Star Game later this month.

Third-baseman Cody Asche and second-baseman Cesar Hernandez will play in the game July 17 at Aces Ballpark in Reno, Nev. The 26th annual game will be nationally televised on the MLB Network beginning at 9 p.m.

Asche, 23, is playing in just his second full season of professional baseball but has been among the International League's most consistent offensive and defensive weapons. He's been hitting .323 since May 29, including a recent .400 binge in his last 11 games. This is his first season playing Triple-A.

Hernandez, 23, currently sits near or at the top of the IL leader board in various offensive categories, including triples (1st, 7) and stolen bases (3rd, 26). He has used an 11-for-18 hot streak at the plate over the last four games to bolster his batting average to .308 – 11th best in the IL. Earlier this season he got his first taste of the Major Leagues, appearing in nine games with the Phillies and batting .250 (7-for-28) with an RBI.